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Free Level 1 Employability Skills Course in Cannock – Nova Training Cannock

CostFREE
Duration13 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Employability Skills Course in Cannock. Classes run at Nova Training Cannock, full-time during the day. You must be aged 16 to 18 years old to enrol, and no previous experience is needed. Over 13 weeks, you'll build the practical skills employers look for, covering job searching, workplace behaviour, communication, and independent living skills. This free employability skills course for adults starting out is a strong first step toward employment or further study.

Who this course is for

Employability Skills qualifications are designed to support an individual successfully gaining a job, progressing in a chosen field, preparing the individual for further study and supporting the development of techniques required for successful independent living.

This qualification is aimed at anyone who wants to live a more independent life, progress in education and/or their employment prospects; get into a job, develop on the job or move onto the next job, as they progress along the career ladder.

Entry requirements

Must be aged 16 to 18 and you don't need any previous experience in the industry already.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop job search skills, including writing CVs and preparing for interviews.
  • You'll practise workplace communication and professional behaviour.
  • You'll explore how to manage your time and organise your work.
  • You'll learn about rights and responsibilities in the workplace.
  • You'll build skills for independent living, such as managing money and planning ahead.
  • You'll identify your own strengths and set goals for employment or further study.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Nova Training Cannock. Learning is practical and activity-based, covering real tasks linked to work and everyday life. Assessment is through portfolio work and practical tasks completed during the course. There are no written exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Nova Training Cannock will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant, stock replenishment, or customer-facing sales roles
  • Warehouse operative, picking and packing in a distribution centre
  • Care assistant, supporting adults or older people in a care setting
  • Hospitality team member, working in a café, hotel, or restaurant
  • Cleaner or facilities operative, working in offices or public buildings
  • Admin assistant, supporting a team with filing, phones, and data entry

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Employability Skills Qualification. A natural next step if you want to strengthen your employability skills and take on more responsibility at work.
  • Functional Skills English and Maths at Level 1 or Level 2. Useful alongside or after this course. Many employers ask for these.
  • Level 2 vocational qualifications in your chosen sector, such as retail, health and social care, or business administration, to move into a specific career.
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